5 factors that could help Philippe Coutinho rediscover his best form

#2 Public and private defense of his talents

Valverde has to defend Coutinho publicly and privately

On his day, Philippe Coutinho is undoubtedly one of the most talented midfielders in the world capable of unlocking any defense on the planet and while this is a truism, at the moment he is not performing at his usual standards.

As expected, the ever hungry and unforgiving press as well as rival fans have been quick to castigate him and call him out over his poor form, with sensational headlines and social media bants targeting him being the order of the day.

However, while the rest of the world might be hostile and quick to chide him, it is imperative that his club offers him protection, shielding him from the harsh criticisms of the outside world.

The onus is on the coach of Barca ditto his teammates to publicly defend his abilities and focus on the positive side of his game anytime negativity is raised whenever the press is discussing him, as this could help give him a confidence boost knowing the club management and his teammates have got his back.

Football clubs are like a family to footballers and it is the club structure that they hope to turn to when everyone else is against them and if Barcelona could rally around Coutinho in these trying times, then he might well get over his poor run of form and the club would undoubtedly be better off for it.